Easy Ways to Score a Flat Belly (Yesss!)

If tummy pudge sticks to you like a stage-5 clinger, try our flat-belly diet from Jennifer McDaniel, registered dietician and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It's guaranteed to make your abs look toned and gorgeous—yes, even in a skintight dress.

Make Fiber Your BFF

Make Fiber Your BFF

Research from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center found that foods rich in soluble fiber (beans, fruits, vegetables) help burn belly fat. You should be getting at least 25 grams of it a day; up your intake gradually so you don't get gassy.

Banish Bloat

Banish Bloat

Probiotics aid digestion, so eat a cup of low-fat yogurt a day to keep your tummy looking toned. (Look for the words "active cultures" on the label to make sure you're getting the benefits.) Avoid carbonated drinks, which can create air bubbles in your stomach, and ditch sugar-free sweets like ice cream and candy—they contain chemicals that cause belly swelling.